Barkston
Built-up area in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.965, -0.616 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 93 41 |
| Population: | 493 |
| Dialling code: | 01476 (Grantham) |
Barkston is a small village and civil parish in the district of South Kesteven, in Lincolnshire, England, lying just a few miles north of Grantham and close to the main road corridors that link the area to the rest of the county. The village sits on the edge of open heath and arable farmland, giving it a distinctly rural character despite good road links.
Historically agricultural, Barkston has a long local history and today combines farming with a commuter population; many residents work in nearby towns while village life centres on a handful of community facilities. Immediately to the west is Barkston Heath, an airfield used for military flying and recreational gliding, which adds an unusual aviation element to an otherwise quiet rural parish.
Postcode districts covering Barkston
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Lincoln 17.9 miles28.9 km
- West Bridgford 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Grantham 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Newark-on-Trent 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Boston 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Arnold 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Spalding 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Melton Mowbray 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Stamford 22 miles35.3 km
- Sleaford 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Bourne 17 miles27.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Peascliffe & Ridgeway Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Syston Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Honington Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Belton and Manthorpe Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Carlton Scroop Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Marston Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hougham Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- West Willoughby Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Great Gonerby Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Grantham Harrowby Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Grantham St. Wulfram's Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Welby Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Barkston
NG32 2NU, NG32 2PZ, NG32 2NG, NG32 2NJ, NG32 2ND, NG32 2PD, NG32 2NQ, NG32 2NH, NG32 2NS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.2 miles63 km
- Ancaster Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Grantham Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
Hotels near Barkston Ad
- Woodland Waters 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 3.8 miles6 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Marquis of Granby 8.9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Barkston
- Barkston and Syston C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 14 miles22.5 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.6 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 17.1 miles27.4 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 19.8 miles31.8 km